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US9722452B2 US14/603,035 US201514603035A US9722452B2 US 9722452 B2 US9722452 B2 US 9722452B2 US 201514603035 A US201514603035 A US 201514603035A US 9722452 B2 US9722452 B2 US 9722452B2
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  • the mobile device (or electronic device) includes an energy storage device, and employs the power in the energy storage device to operate the functionality associated with the mobile device.
  • the mobile device may be a smart phone, a tablet, a laptop, or the like.
  • a wired power charging system In order to charge the mobile device, a wired power charging system has been conventionally provided.
  • An operator of the mobile device may connect the mobile device to a charging source (for example, a wall outlet or a vehicle electricity adapter), and wait for the device to become charged fully, or charged at a rate greater than an initial amount.
  • the connection may be accomplished via a wire, or a socket associated with the mobile device that allows a user to plug in the mobile device into a charging source.
  • wireless charging In recent years, the concept of wired charging has been replaced or augmented by wireless charging.
  • the early implementations of wireless charging employed a coil that transmitted wireless energy to a mobile device.
  • the mobile device would be equipped with a technique to receive the wireless energy, and translate the wireless energy to usable and storable power.
  • an implementer of this sort of wireless charging may provide various indicia that serves to guide a user of a location or context of where to place the mobile device. In this way, the user is effectively guided in placing the mobile device in an area that optimizes and ensures wireless charging efficiency.
  • an electronic device may include one or more standards of wireless charging. The same may be true of the wireless charging devices. These additions to the regime of wireless charging may add an extra layer of complexity.
  • a wireless charging device may be capable of charging wirelessly with a first and second standard.
  • An electronic charging device may be capable of receiving wireless charge with the first and the second standard.
  • a choice may be available along with the wireless charging operation, the choice being which standard to employ during the wireless charging operation.
  • the electronic device owner may move or displace the electronic device on the wireless charging surface to improve or enable wireless charging.
  • wireless charging devices may be provided with a surface capable of accepting multiple devices of different sizes and shapes. In these cases, placement of the electronic device on the wireless charging surface may be a non-exact science.
  • Conventional wireless charging devices may include a light emitting diode (LED) or other simple indicator.
  • An indicator may indicate whether the electronic device is in a position suitable for wireless charging.
  • the following description relates to a system for integrating a wireless charging device. Exemplary embodiments may also be directed to any of the system, the wireless charging device, a display, or combinations thereof.
  • a system and method for integrating a wireless charging device with a display includes an information receiver to receive information from the wireless charging device; an information processor to process the information, and the processed information being about a wireless charging device or an electronic device on the wireless charging device; and an information communicator to communicate the processed information to a display coupled to the system.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example computer.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a system for integrating a wireless charging device with a display.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an example of an implementation of the information processor of the system described in FIG. 2 .
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an example of a system for controlling a wireless charging device via a human machine interface (HMI) display.
  • HMI human machine interface
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an example of commands associated with the command processor.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates an example implementation of the system of FIG. 2 in a vehicle.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an example implementation of the system of FIG. 4 in a vehicle.
  • X, Y, and Z will be construed to mean X only, Y only, Z only, or any combination of two or more items X, Y, and Z (e.g. XYZ, XZ, YZ, X).
  • XYZ, XZ, YZ, X any combination of two or more items X, Y, and Z (e.g. XYZ, XZ, YZ, X).
  • Wireless charging devices are provided in various contexts to allow an owner of an electronic device to wirelessly charge the electronic device. This process allows the avoidance of power cords, which may be unsightly and inconvenient.
  • wireless charging devices are provided along with a wireless charging surface.
  • the wireless charging surface may be configured to receive the electronic device by operator placement. Once the operator has placed the electronic device onto the wireless charging surface, wireless charging may commence.
  • the operator may need to move the electronic device.
  • the electronic device may be moved to facilitate better wireless charging, thus ensuring proper alignment between the electronic device and the wireless charging device.
  • Certain implementations of wireless charging devices include a LED indicator.
  • a singular point of light or an LED indicator may not be enough information for an electronic device operator to properly align the mobile device for optimal wireless charging of the electronic device.
  • wireless charging devices are becoming more complex, with more information being associated with the process of wireless charging. For example, a situation where an operator is provided with a first and second standard to facilitate wireless charging may be present. A singular LED may not provide enough information to allow an operator to make a decision.
  • HMI human machine interface
  • the aspects disclosed herein allow for the coupling of an existing wireless charging device with a HMI or other device capable of outputting information.
  • the HMI may be a display-in an instrument panel (IP) in a vehicle, or any sort of electronic device capable of providing digital information to an operator in a form more complex than a single simple LED indicator.
  • IP instrument panel
  • an electronic device's operator may experience a more robust, safer, and greater user experience while wirelessly charging an electronic device.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example computer 100 .
  • the computer 100 includes at least one processor 102 coupled to a chipset 104 .
  • the chipset 104 includes a memory controller hub 120 and an input/output (I/O) controller hub 122 .
  • a memory 106 and a graphics adapter 112 are coupled to the memory controller hub 120
  • a display 118 is coupled to the graphics adapter 112 .
  • a storage device 108 , keyboard 110 , pointing device 114 , and network adapter 116 are coupled to the I/O controller hub 122 .
  • Other embodiments of the computer 100 may have different architectures.
  • the storage device 108 is a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium such as a hard drive, compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM), DVD, or a solid-state memory device.
  • the memory 106 holds instructions and data used by the processor 102 .
  • the pointing device 114 is a mouse, track ball, or other type of pointing device, and is used in combination with the keyboard 110 to input data into the computer 100 .
  • the pointing device 114 may also be a gaming system controller, or any type of device used to control the gaming system.
  • the pointing device 114 may be connected to a video or image capturing device that employs biometric scanning to detect a specific user. The specific user may employ motion or gestures to command the point device 114 to control various aspects of the computer 100 .
  • the graphics adapter 112 displays images and other information on the display 118 .
  • the network adapter 116 couples the computer system 100 to one or more computer networks.
  • the computer 100 is adapted to execute computer program modules for providing functionality described herein.
  • module refers to computer program logic used to provide the specified functionality.
  • a module can be implemented in hardware, firmware, and/or software.
  • program modules are stored on the storage device 108 , loaded into the memory 106 , and executed by the processor 102 .
  • the types of computers used by the entities and processes disclosed herein can vary depending upon the embodiment and the processing power required by the entity.
  • the computer 100 may be a mobile device, tablet, smartphone or any sort of computing element with the above-listed elements.
  • a data storage device such as a hard disk, solid state memory or storage device, might be stored in a distributed database system comprising multiple blade servers working together to provide the functionality described herein.
  • the computers can lack some of the components described above, such as keyboards 110 , graphics adapters 112 , and displays 118 .
  • the computer 100 may act as a server (not shown) for the content sharing service disclosed herein.
  • the computer 100 may be clustered with other computer 100 devices to create the server.
  • the various computer 100 devices that constitute the server may communicate with each other over a network.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a system 200 for integrating a wireless charging device 260 with a display 270 .
  • the system 200 includes an information receiver 210 , an information processor 220 , and an information communicator 230 .
  • the system 200 is shown as coupled to a wireless charging device 260 and a display 270 .
  • the system 200 may be coupled to the display 270 via an electronic control unit (ECU) 250 .
  • the ECU 250 is a generic term for any embedded system that controls one or more of the electrical systems or subsystems of a motor vehicle.
  • the system 200 may be hardcoded into the ECU 250 or display 270 , or provided as embedded logic as part of ECU 250 and display 270 (system-on-a-chip).
  • the wireless charging device 260 shown in FIG. 2 is configured to provide wireless charge 265 to a variety of devices.
  • a device may be placed on the wireless charging device 260 , and receive energy/power in a non-contact fashion.
  • an electronic device 1 280 and electronic device 2 290 are shown. This illustrates that a wireless charging device 260 may provide wireless energy 265 to more than one device at a time.
  • the information receiver 210 receives information 201 from the wireless charging device 260 .
  • the information 201 may be transmitted electrically via a wired or wireless technique that couples system 200 with the wireless charging device 260 .
  • the information 201 may be received via the wireless charging device 260 over a data over coil signal.
  • RFID is one possible communications channel but the more likely communication path between the Rx and Tx is DOC and the Tx would most likely communicate to the vehicle over a wired network (CAN, LIN etc. . . . ).
  • Rx and Tx include BT (which is specified as a primary communication channel in A4WP magnetic resonance protocol but not in the PMA or Qi inductive charging protocols) and NFC (multiple automotive OEMs are investigating adding the NFC feature in the wireless charging module).
  • BT which is specified as a primary communication channel in A4WP magnetic resonance protocol but not in the PMA or Qi inductive charging protocols
  • NFC multiple automotive OEMs are investigating adding the NFC feature in the wireless charging module.
  • the information processor 220 may transform the information 201 into usable ways.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an example of an implementation of the information processor 220 .
  • the information processor 220 includes:
  • the information received may be stored in a persistent store 205 associated with the system 200 .
  • the persistent store 205 may be any of the storage devices enumerated above.
  • the information processor 220 may correlate the received information 201 with known aspects about the receiver via a lookup table 206 (stored in persistent store 205 ).
  • the lookup table 206 may store a preference associated with electronic device 1 280 , which may be employed to control the wireless charging.
  • FIG. 4 which is described in detail below, describes this feature with greater
  • the received identification ( 311 ) may be correlated with a recommend alignment ( 302 ), and the outputted information may correspond to a recommended location to place the electronic device 1 280 (i.e. a X, Y or X, Y, Z coordinate point).
  • the information communicator 230 communicates processed information 202 to a display 270 (or via a display driving device, such as ECU 250 ).
  • the transformed information 202 may be employed to provide output onto the display 270 .
  • the transformed information 202 may be presented in a non-display manner, for example, audibly, via haptic sensation, or the like.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an example of a system 400 for controlling a wireless charging device 260 via a human machine interface (HMI) display 450 .
  • the system 400 includes a command receiver 410 , a command processor 420 , and a command communicator 430 .
  • the HMI display 450 may be coupled to the ECU 250 , or directly coupled to the system 400 .
  • the HMI display 450 is an engageable machine with an incorporated display.
  • the HMI display 450 may include a graphical user interface (GUI) via a screen 455 .
  • GUI graphical user interface
  • the HMI display 450 may be controlled via an interface device, such as an input device 460 .
  • the input device 460 may be any interface device communicable to a HMI display 450 .
  • the HMI display 450 may be controlled via a touch interface 451 , incorporated and embedded onto the screen 455 of the HMI display 450 .
  • the HMI display 450 in the context of system 400 , may be configured to present commands associated with the operation of the wireless charging device 260 .
  • the HMI display command receiver 410 receives data generated from an input 401 from the HMI display 450 .
  • the HMI display 450 may present an operator a query or request to command the wireless charging device 260 via engagement with the touch interface 451 , or the input device 460 .
  • the commands and interfaces associated with the operation of the wireless charging device 260 will be enumerated below.
  • the command processor 420 receives the input 401 , and determines a command 402 to communicate to the wireless charging device 260 .
  • the command 402 may be retrieved via a persistent store 405 .
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an example of commands associated with the command processor 420 . These commands are exemplary, with any combinations of such being employable in an implementation of system 400 .
  • the command processor 420 includes:
  • the command may be communicated to the wireless charging device 260 . Accordingly, based on the command 402 selected (via the command processor 420 ), the wireless charging device 260 may modify an operation accordingly.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates an example implementation of the system 200 in a vehicle 600 .
  • the vehicle 600 includes several displays, such as a heads-up display (HUD) 610 , an instrument cluster display 620 , and a center display (display 27 ).
  • HUD heads-up display
  • instrument cluster display 620 an instrument cluster display
  • center display display 27
  • Each of the above-listed displays may serve as the display 270 described in FIG. 2 .
  • vehicle 600 shows that a wireless charging device 260 is implemented in an area near or around the seat area.
  • the wireless charging device 260 is coupled to system 200 , which is coupled to the ECU 250 .
  • the ECU 250 and the system 200 are visible in FIG. 6 for explanatory purposes. However, in several implementations, the system 200 and the ECU 250 may be obscured.
  • the display 270 may be employed to display any of the items acquirable via FIG. 3 .
  • the individual devices are identified ( 311 ), the battery charge level ( 304 ), the mode of the individual device ( 309 ), and the capabilities of wireless charging device 260 . Also shown is an indication that a foreign object 295 is on the wireless charging device 260 ( 303 ).
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an example implementation of the system 200 in a vehicle 600 .
  • the vehicle 600 includes several displays, such as a heads-up display (HUD) 610 , an instrument panel display 620 , and a center display 630 .
  • HUD heads-up display
  • Each of the above-listed displays may server as the HMI display 450 described in FIG. 4 .
  • the HMI display 450 is coupled to a system 400 and ECU 250 .
  • the HMI display 450 is engage-able via a touch screen 451 .
  • the HMI display 450 may be controlled via an interface device 460 .
  • the wireless charging device 260 is also coupled to the system 400 .
  • the HMI display 450 shows a GUI element to control the On/Off state of the wireless charging device 260 ( 401 ), the mode of charging ( 402 ), which devices to charge ( 403 ), a charger ( 404 ), and a priority ( 405 ). Accordingly, when a person engages any of the GUI elements shown above, the various modes associated with system 400 may be controlled.
  • system 200 and 400 are individually implemented. However, in another example, the implementations of the concepts associated with systems 200 and 400 may be combined. Thus, the information obtained via system 200 (and displayed via a display 270 or HMI display 450 ) may be presented as part of system 400 ′s interface. For example, the knowledge of the available modes (system 200 ) may be presented as options via system 400 to engage with.

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